Search results for 'chad smith'

News

Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Performs With JOHNNY DEPP And BILLY GIBBONS At JEFF BECK Tribute Concert In London

Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood (THE ROLLING STONES),Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP),Johnny Depp and Kirk Hammett (METALLICA) are among the musicians who took part in the first of two Jeff Beck tribute concerts on Monday (May 22) at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. Clapton, who was replaced by Beck in THE YARD...

News

It's Official: FOO FIGHTERS Recruit JOSH FREESE As New Touring Drummer

FOO FIGHTERS have officially recruited Josh Freese as their new drummer. The band revealed Freese as part of its new touring lineup on Sunday (May 21) during a pre-tour livestream called "Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts". Freese was unveiled as the drummer during the livestream after come...

News

DEREK ST. HOLMES Says TED NUGENT's Politics Have Hurt His Legacy: 'I Want To Go To A Concert And Have A Good Time'

In a new interview with AL.com, Derek St. Holmes, the legendary guitarist and vocalist known for his time working with Ted Nugent in the 1970s, was asked if he thinks Ted's politics have diminished his guitar legacy. Derek responded: "The answer to your question is yes, I do. I was leery of doing an...

News

JOE BONAMASSA Releases New Single 'I Want To Shout About It'

Having just earned a remarkable 26th No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart for his sprawling and extensive live concert film and album "Tales Of Time", the blues rock icon Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single from his highly anticipated new studio album, due out later this year on his J&R...

News

CHAD KROEGER Says 'There's Been A Softening' In Hate For NICKELBACK: 'It's Really Nice To Not Be Public Enemy Number One'

In a new interview with Robin Nash of Tucson, Arizona's KFMA-FM radio station, NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger was asked why he thinks so many people love to hate his band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That kind of used to be a thing. I shouldn't say 'that kind of used to be'...

News

NITA STRAUSS Recruits Singer KASEY KARLSEN For Upcoming 'Summer Storm' Tour

Nita Strauss has recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the guitarist's upcoming "Summer Storm" tour. In a Twitter message introducing Kasey, Nita wrote: "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Kasey Karlsen to the squad!! "Kasey will be holding down the vocal duties on th...

News

DUFF MCKAGAN Joins Forces With PROPELLER To Honor Mental Health Awareness Month

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a number of important activities including last week's acclaimed release of his new solo EP, "This Is The Song". Now McKagan is joining forces with Propeller for a very special campaign encouraging fans to take action...

Review

Glacial Domination

Two observations for you. Firstly, Texas is definitely the epicenter of death metal right now. Secondly, FROZEN SOUL are seriously special. Produced by TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy, and brilliantly so, "Glacial Domination" is the kind of authoritative and substantial album that death metal's new breed absol...

News

ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN Releases 'One More Day' Music Video

Canadian metallers ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN will release their second full-length album, "Kingdom Undone", on May 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band began recording the LP in August of 2021 at Mark Lewis Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee and at its own studio in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and...

News

NICKELBACK's RYAN PEAKE Had To Be 'Talked Off The Ledge' After TRUMP's 'Photograph' Tweet In 2019

Canadian rockers NICKELBACK made headlines in October 2019 when then-U.S. president Donald Trump tweeted a meme targeting then-former vice president and current president Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, set to the band's 2005 hit "Photograph". Trump's since-removed video echoed his unsubstantiated al...

News

NITA STRAUSS Announces Second Solo Album, 'The Call Of The Void'

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss will release her sophomore solo album, "The Call Of The Void", on July 7 via Sumerian Records. The LP's latest single, "The Golden Trail", featuring a guest appearance by IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén, can be streamed below. Regarding the album's title, Strauss...

News

I PREVAIL, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BEARTOOTH, HIGHLY SUSPECT And More Confirmed For SHIPROCKED 2024

The dynamic music lineup for ShipRocked 2024 will be led by I PREVAIL and will also feature KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BEARTOOTH, HIGHLY SUSPECT, CODE ORANGE, BADFLOWER, a special solo performance from Johnny Stevens of HIGHLY SUSPECT and more February 4-10, 2024 onboard Carnival Magic. The 14th sailing of...

News

TED NUGENT Announces More Dates For 'Adios Mofo '23' Final Tour

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent has announced more dates for his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23". In a video message explaining his decision to retire from the road, the 74-year-old Nugent said: "This is 'Adios Mofo'. This is my last tour. Now I'll always play music. I've got new records I'm gon...

News

GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Honors Mental Health Awareness Month With New EP 'This Is The Song'

Duff McKagan is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with today's premiere of "This Is The Song", a brand new, three-track EP available today at all DSPs and streaming services. Produced by longtime collaborator Martin Feveyear (Mark Lanegan, Brandi Carlile),the EP's title track is joined by an o...

News

DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA Blasts Metal Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks For Lead Vocals

DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has blasted metal bands who enhance their show by using pre-recorded tracks for lead vocals and other instruments during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on backing tracks, drum triggers and oth...